Swiss Lathe Operator

Nesco Resource, LLC

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$52,000 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blueprints, CNC Lathe, Cutting Tools, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Lathe, Machining, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

 

 Swiss Lathe Operator – 1st Shift | 4-Day Work Week

Pay: $48,000 – $52,000/year
Schedule: 1st Shift | 4 Days/Week (3-Day Weekends Every Week!)
Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time – Start Immediately!)


Why You’ll Want This Job:

  • Work only 4 days a week – enjoy more time off

  • Direct hire – no temp period, immediate benefits potential

  • Consistent 1st shift hours – no nights or swing shifts

  • Clean, organized, modern shop

  • Room to grow your Swiss machining skills


What You’ll Do:

  • Set up and operate Swiss-style CNC lathes

  • Read and interpret blueprints, prints, and setup sheets

  • Load materials (bar stock) and monitor machine performance

  • Install and adjust cutting tools, guide bushings, and tool holders

  • Perform tight-tolerance inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges

  • Complete in-process inspections and documentation

  • Identify and report defects or machining issues

  • Perform routine machine maintenance (coolant, oils, lubrication)

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment


What You Bring:

  • Experience operating or setting up Swiss lathes (preferred)

  • Strong mechanical aptitude

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and tolerances

  • Experience with precision measuring instruments

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Solid math skills (fractions, decimals, tolerances)

  • Willingness to learn and grow within the role


Bonus If You Have:

  • Experience with tight-tolerance machining

  • Multi-axis CNC or Swiss machine background

  • Troubleshooting and minor program adjustment experience


Apply Today!

Looking for a stable, long-term career with great pay and built-in 3-day weekends?
This is your chance to join a team that values skill, quality, and work-life balance.


Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource, LLC

Companies need talent. You want job opportunities.

That’s where we come in. We create meaningful connections between companies and candidates, and we’ve been doing it for over 65 years.
Our national workforce solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement services, and managed services for a variety of industries.

We employ specialized recruiters focused in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, and Manufacturing & Distribution.

When you need to find a job, we're your partner.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/